DEALER FOCUS – RAP Car Sales
One of the longest serving dealerships at Car City, Ringwood, RAP Car Sales was established in 1993, and prides itself on providing the best quality used vehicles at the most affordable prices.
Rick Cranmer, the owner-operator at RAP Car Sales, goes the extra mile to ensure that customers get the ideal vehicle for their needs and budget. And being owner-operated means that Rick will be there for the entire car-buying process, from trade-in (with great prices paid) and financing (at competitive rates), through to explaining the available warranty packages, registration and completing the sale.
All pre-owned cars sold through RAP Car Sales have been fully workshop tested and professionally prepared, ensuring what you inspect is presented to the highest standard of quality. Additionally, all vehicles are registered and come with a Victorian Roadworthy Certificate.
To find out more, drop in to RAP Car Sales at Yard 18, Car City, Ringwood.
RAP Car Sales - Yard 18, Car City VIC (415-473 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood).
Open 8:30AM – 5:30PM Monday to Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday, 10:30AM – 5:00PM Sunday.
LMCT: 8572
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4x4 FOR SALE
Here’s a 4x4 that’s currently available from RAP Car Sales.
2008 Toyota RAV4 CV
- 2.4lt four-cylinder petrol engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- On demand four-wheel drive
- Low kms
One of Australia’s most popular SUVs, the RAV4 virtually invented the ‘crossover’ category, offering a blend of car like ride and comfort (thanks to monocoque construction) with four-wheel drive capability.
First seen here back in 1994 in three-door form, with a five-door version added in 1995, the original RAV4 was powered by a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto transmission. While a two-wheel drive RAV4 was available in some markets, Australia initially only received the four-wheel drive version, befitting Toyota’s established heritage of off-road capability that had been cemented by the LandCruiser. While it was competent over mildly challenging terrain, the RAV4’s independent front and rear suspension reflected the priority of urban comfort over outback capability.
The winning formula was mostly unchanged for the second-generation RAV4 that launched in 2000, but styling was modernised, and the engine increased in capacity to 2.4 litres in late 2003. By this time, a range of CV, Edge, Cruiser and Extreme grades were available. A Cruiser L grade and Altitude special edition came later.
When the third-generation RAV4 came to Australia in January, 2006, the three-door body style was dropped, and the constant four-wheel drive system was replaced with an on-demand type, reflecting the model’s increasing “urbanisation” as a family car for the daily commute and school run. The third-gen RAV4 was also bigger, moving from the compact category into the midsize 4x4 space. Bigger dimensions meant more interior space, especially rear seat legroom and luggage capacity, with a third row of seating optionally available for the first time, but it should be clarified that the RAV4 featured has two-row seating only.
Fast forward to the 2008 model year and the big news was the introduction of a 3.5-litre petrol V6 engine, paired exclusively with a five-speed automatic transmission. Obviously, this offered more power than the 2.4 petrol four-cylinder (201kW and 333Nm vs 125kW and 224Nm), but was thirstier, with a combined cycle reading of 10.5lt/100km against the 2.4’s 9.6lt/100km.
Adding the 3.5 V6 saw new grades introduced – CV6, SX6 and ZR6 – while the 2.4 RAV4s retained CV, Cruiser and Cruiser L options.
A facelift of the third-gen RAV4 for 2009 saw the Edge grade return, with the Altitude grade making a comeback in 2010, when a two-wheel drive RAV4 was offered for the first time. More changes would come with the fourth-generation RAV4 that reached Australia in early 2013, including all-new engines and transmissions, but these are outside the scope of this article.
Focussing on the 2008 model RAV4, the CV featured here is the entry-level grade for that year, spec’d and priced below the Cruiser and Cruiser L. It runs the 2.4-litre petrol engine, four-speed automatic and on-demand four-wheel drive system. Finished in Silver Pearl paint (one of 13 colour options available in 2008), this RAV4 rolls on factory 17-inch wheels and what appears to be near-new 225/65 R17 tyres, with an externally-mounted (and covered) full-size spare.
For the CV grade, standard features include body-coloured bumpers, door handles and (power) mirrors, and a subtle rear spoiler. Inside, there’s cloth trim on the seats, with metal-look inserts on the dash and doorcards. Being an entry-level grade, there’s no power seat adjustment, but power windows are standard. Air con, cruise control and multiple storage options – include two gloveboxes – provide abundant comfort and space for the family, with luggage capacity of up to 2,067lt with the second-row seats folded. With the rear seats occupied, space is almost halved to 1,030lt and further impacted by the 510kg payload capacity.
The MY08 RAV4 CV also has a six-speaker sound system with CD player, MP3 input and steering wheel controls, central locking, intermittent wipers, rear window wiper/washer, electric power steering (with tilt/reach adjustment), 12V outlet in the luggage area, a cargo cover and cargo net. This example appears stock, with no obvious add-ons in the form of aftermarket sound systems, etc. in the cabin. Being a 2008 model, it predates touch-screen infotainment systems, so it’s all analogue, with dials and switches for everything.
Achieving a four-star ANCAP rating when new, safety features on the MY08 RAV4 include ABS, EBD and Emergency Brake Assist, plus driver and passenger airbags.
Key dimensions include 4,600mm x 1,815mm x 1,695mm (LxWxH), a 2,660mm wheelbase, 2,100kg GVM, and 1,500kg braked towing capacity.
